der Schwarzwald
the Black Forest
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
dɛʁ ˈʃvaʁtsvalt
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Cultural Note
The Schwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg is Germany's largest contiguous forest and inspired many Brothers Grimm fairy tales. It is known for dense fir trees, Kuckucksuhren (cuckoo clocks), Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest cake), and Schwarzwälder Schinken (smoked ham).
📝 Example Sentences
Der Schwarzwald ist berühmt für seine Kuckucksuhren.
The Black Forest is famous for its cuckoo clocks.
Wir machen eine Wanderung im Schwarzwald.
We are going on a hike in the Black Forest.
Die Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte kommt aus dieser Region.
The Black Forest cake comes from this region.